An attendee trying out an
Apple Watch after an Apple event in March.REUTERS/Robert Galbraith

If you were hoping to try on a few different Apple Watches before
making your purchase decision, keep this in mind: According to
alleged retail training materials obtained
by MacRumors, Apple says it "will not size links or swap
bands" at its try-on tables around the store.

In other words, you may be able to try on a few different Apple
Watches during your 5-15-minute appointment, but it sounds like
all the Watches will be displayed and demoed in preconfigured
models, thus disallowing anyone from mixing and matching
different wristbands with watch cases.

This won't be the case for Apple Watch Edition customers,
however. A
separate report from 9to5Mac says those looking to purchase
Apple's gold Watch, which starts at $10,000, will enjoy private
appointments that can last up to an hour.

Apple is most likely keeping Apple Watch appointments short
to let more people try on the Watch and to prevent crowds from
forming within its stores. Offering pre-configured Apple Watches
also helps to simplify the try-on experience. Apple is also
emphasizing preorders and "virtual" try-ons, offering several
ways to play with Apple Watch combinations on the company's
website before making a purchase decision.

Sources have also
told 9to5Mac that Apple at launch will not sell its initial
supply of Apple Watches to walk-in customers, instead favoring
preorder customers, most likely due to supply constraints.